Enoch is the founder of Black Professionals UK, and co-founder of the Black Scottish Adventurers community group alongside his brother Josh.
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A graphic digital flyer which shows a portrait of Enoch Adeyemi wearing a shirt, tie and suit blazer. The graphic background shows muted blue and yellow tones. The overlaying text reads, "Hosted by JMS Scholar, Anesu Matanda Mambingo. JMS Network Event featuring Enoch Adeyemi, chartered accountant, founder of Black Professionals UK, author and host. February 26th 6pm to 8pm. Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, G3 6AW. Online option via Zoom."
Delighted to announce that our next guest in the JMS Network series will be Enoch Adeyemi, in conversation with JMS Scholar, Anesu Matanda Mambingo.
Join us in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre in-person or online 6-8pm on Thursday 26 February.
Image shows JMS Scholar, Ifunanya Nduka, in the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. She sits amongst an array of colourful chairs, wearing a woollen grey t-shirt with her arms folded over one another. To Ifunanya’s right, the University of Glasgow logo appears at the top left of the image and there is a graphic banner at the bottom left of the image which reads: Join Our World Changers.
The deadline to apply to the JMS PhD Scholarships is coming soon - apply by 31 January.
So if you or someone you know is interested in PhD study with us, tap the link in our bio to find out more, or get in touch with us at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
Her research will tackle breast cancer disparities in Black women across Africa and the UK, improving early detection, highlighting underrepresentation in datasets and building AI tools to reduce inequities in cancer outcomes.
As a JMS Scholar, her research will focus on exploring the role of health inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcomes, with focus on Triple Negative Breast Cancer in the Black African female population.
Augustina is beginning her PhD through the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme at the Helgason Lab, Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, in @uofgmvls.bsky.social's School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social.
She has also worked at the Medical Research Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing @ucl-caps.bsky.social through Health Data Research UK interns which broadened her understanding of health data research and the health challenges of diverse populations.
Augustina Ugwu is an experienced health data analyst. She graduated with a 1st Class Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and was awarded Distinction in MSc Applied Data Science both at @teessideuni.bsky.social.
Image shows JMS Scholar Augustina Ugwu in front of a light grey backdrop. She wears an ornate top with several shades of pink, and with white with structured shoulders and bow tie both embedded to the garment.
Augustina’s research uses Health Data and Artificial Intelligence tools to address health inequalities in various kinds of cancer including leukaemia and breast cancer among female Black Africans.
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His aim is to reorient the historiography of the British financial industry so as to make Black rebellion and the response to it integral to scholarly work in the field.
Christopher’s research examines the role of the colonial racial state in the development of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic.
Image shows JMS Scholar Chris Reid sitting in his home study. In the background is a full bookshelf with various texts and personal items. He wears a ribbed, green quarter-zip jumper.
Please welcome Christopher Reid, a JMS Scholar in the first year if his PhD. Chris is investigating the racial genealogies of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic from 1660s-1820s.
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
This experience not only strengthened Meshach’s PhD research but also provided valuable insight into government-based research and policy roles.
Congratulations to Meshach on successfully completing his internship!
He investigated seasonal midge activity across Scotland, collaborated with the Animal Health and Welfare Division to inform policy decisions, contributed to scientific reports and policy briefs, built skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and policy communication.
Meshach’s internship tackled policy-driven questions around midge populations and their role in spreading bluetongue, a viral disease affecting livestock such as sheep and cattle. While Scotland has yet to see a bluetongue outbreak, cases are increasing across Europe.
Image shows JMS Scholar Meshach Lee standing inside of a large marquee. He wears black shorts and a white, linen short-sleeved shirt with glasses and a necklace. In the background is a large EPIC Scotland marketing display behind a short stage platform holding a podium, round table and with a mobile television screen to the side.
We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of JMS Scholar Meshach Lee, who recently completed an internship with EPIC – the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks. @epicscotland.bsky.social
@glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
To express your interest in applying, fill in this short form: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
You will also get the chance to ask current JMS Scholars for their insights into the programme and why you should apply!
Our first online information session will be held 11:00-12:00 on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The second session will be held 13:00-14:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.
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Interested in applying for our JMS PhD Scholarships for Black UK Students?
We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding!
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@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
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@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
For more information, visit our website: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
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Image shows JMS Scholar Chris Reid in the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. He wears a black, quarter-zip jumper and is sitting at a small, round, white table near an upper level window, holding a tall, white mug.
The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
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@uofgmvls.bsky.social
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Through these experiences, her research interests in intersectional inequalities, community engagement and women’s health have grown enormously. She is enthusiastic to continue contributing towards improving the health and wellbeing of underrepresented women.
She volunteers at the UN Women UK where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to synthesise the evidence base and design research tools which explore the barriers and facilitators to digital access facing marginalised women and girls in the UK.
The findings and recommendations from this project are published in peer-reviewed journals, help local authorities promote positive health behaviours and improve public health outcomes.
Here, she worked on collaborative research and evaluation studies for the Talk, Listen, Change, health inequalities research programme which addressed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities.
After obtaining her MPH with Distinction, she worked as a public health research practitioner funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research. @nihrarcs.bsky.social
Marginalised women experience inequalities in their access to and overall experience of healthcare services. This is largely due to their needs not fully recognised or addressed by healthcare providers.
Ifunanya aims to explore the lived experiences of marginalised women who access or are trying to access healthcare services in Scotland and recommend practical and sustainable interventions to improve their health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
Image shows a professional portrait of JMS Scholar, Ifunanya Nduka, in front of a plain white backdrop. She has long brown hair and wears a long sleeve, white, collared shirt with front pocket.
Ifunanya Nduka is a new JMS Scholar joining us this year. Through the School of Health and Wellbeing, she investigates facilitators and barriers to accessing healthcare services among marginalised women in the UK.
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
Congratulations Natasha!
